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requirements, when euthanasia is required, length of captivity and the reporting of suspected criminal activity. 41

ENDNOTES

1. Richard Nixon on the enactment of the Endangered Species Act. Dianah Voyles Pulver, “50 years ago, Democrats and Republicans agreed to protect endangered species,” USA Today , Dec. 28, 2023, p. 1. 2. 16 U.S.C. §§1531 - 1544. 3. 16 U.S.C. §1531.

CONCLUSION

4. https://bit.ly/3OAgnCz. 5. https://bit.ly/3wf9HDq. 6. 16 U.S.C. §1540(a). 7. 16 U.S.C. §1540(b). 8. 16 U.S.C. §1540(d). 9. 16 U.S.C. §1540(g). 10. 16 U.S.C. §§668-668d. 11. 16 U.S.C. §668(a). 12. 16 U.S.C. §668a. 13. 16 U.S.C. §668(a). 14. Id. 15. 16 U.S.C. §668(b). 16. 16 U.S.C. §§703 - 712.

Whether you are hunting, taking your kids out to fish, walking through your local park or neighborhood or dealing with an errant squirrel that has found its way into your garage, wildlife is all around us. Take a moment to remember all the diverse ways we impact their lives and all the different laws, regulations and agencies that can come into play. And then enjoy all that nature has to offer.

17. 16 U.S.C. §703. 18. 16 U.S.C. §704. 19. 16 U.S.C. §711. 20. 16 U.S.C. §707. 21. 29 Ok. Stat. §1-101 - §10-105. 22. 29 Ok. Stat. §1001. 23. 1995 OK AG 37. 24. 29 Ok. Stat. §7-209. 25. 50 CFR §§27.41 and 27.42. 26. 16 U.S.C. §§1531 - 1544. 27. 16 U.S.C. §§668-668d.

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28. 16 U.S.C. 703-712. 29. 29 Ok. Stat. §7-503. 30. 29 Ok. Stat. §2-101.1. 31. 29 Ok. Stat. §7-503(A). 32. 29 Ok. Stat. §5-411.1. 33. 29 Ok. Stat. §5-411.2. 34. 50 CFR §21.24. 35. 50 CFR §21.24(d)(1). 36. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Application for Wildlife Rehabilitation License. 37. Id. 38. Some exceptions will be made for a noncommercial breeder’s license. 39. OAC §§800:25-38-1 - 800:25-38-12. 40. “Frequently Asked Questions About a Federal Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Permit,” https://bit.ly/49sPJ6O. 41. Id.

Rhonda J. McLean is an attorney at Munson & McMillin PC in Edmond. She practices in the areas of real property litigation

and title curative (both surface and oil and gas), probate and estate planning. She currently serves on the board of the Animal Law Section, as secretary of the Title Examination Standards Committee and as chairperson of the Real Property Law Section of the OBA. She recently joined the board of WildCare Oklahoma after serving as a volunteer for more than six years. She has previously served as editor of the Title Examination Standards Handbook and as president of the Oklahoma City Real Property Lawyers Association.

Statements or opinions expressed in the Oklahoma Bar Journal are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Oklahoma Bar Association, its officers, Board of Governors, Board of Editors or staff.

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